Why Doesn't The Fuel Door Lock?

[zlman]

I've been driving for 33 yrs, divorced twice, have never experienced either situation you've mentioned. I think you'll be fine. Good luck!

 

[Jonnybow]

I appreciate all the comments, good or bad they all have merit. I've never had a vehicle since 1985 that didn't have a locking gas cap or door which is why I started the conversation.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

I appreciate all the comments, good or bad they all have merit. I've never had a vehicle since 1985 that didn't have a locking gas cap or door which is why I started the conversation.

You'll realize it's a non-issue after a while. I've had capless gas tank vehicles since 2008 and the one that had the gas door lock (Corvette) I disabled because every couple of months someone would hop on corvetteforum with a horror story of a failed gas door lock. That was enough for me.

 

[silver billet]

The humble mechanical cable has worked flawlessly for me in all the years I have driven with a locking gas door. No need for electronics or solenoids.

However, just because the corvette has a poor implementation, doesn't mean the concept itself is hard to implement correctly. I mean they make a gas pedal work 100% of the time for the life of a car, surely this isn't anymore complicated.

But I don't worry about it either, where I live I don't think it ever happens.

 

[abcom]

I actually prefer not having the locking gas cap or any gas cap for that matter. Easier when I have to add gas. One of the many new conveniences I am enjoying with my truck.
The anti siphon would be a good enough deterrent or better as a lock would be.

 

[AbnerMality]

Lock or Glock either is only a deterrent.
Like most I just try to be sensible about where and how I park and how I interact with others. In the end if somebody has to act like a fool, not much will stop them.
"Nothing is foolproof, fools are too ingenious." - Anon

 

[mike_ct]

Grand Cherokee Has the same cap less filler, and door plunger looks the same except it’s electric pop open. I wonder if we could fit a lock mech from a Jeep ?

 

[Neurobit]

I’d rather have someone siphon my gas, then find it locked and resorting to drilling a hole in my tank.

Cheers,

 

[Taegee2]

Pissed off wife /ex wife can do lot more damage than sugar in gas tank.

I don't have to worry about that (not that she would do it)... Mine moved back in (a few years ago) and now driving my Tahoe, credit cards, etc.....just wish she would stop watching QVC and HSN all day long (yep, she doesn't work either, which is no big deal). Always something at door from them.

 

[Pallman]

With all the technology in these trucks and we have a non lockable fuel door? No chance to lock the fuel cap (since there isn't one) so when the ex wife is all pissed off, she can walk over to your truck, push the door to unlock it and pour sugar into your tank? Or the local teenager looking to fill his hoopty can siphon all your gas.
I searched it and didn't find any gripes about it, isn't anyone concerned about not being able to lock your fuel door?

 

[Pallman]

I’d rather have someone siphon my gas, then find it locked and resorting to drilling a hole in my tank.

Cheers,

 

[Pallman]

Hey CHEERS,
Its not about losing fuel; its about potentially being a Statistic; being in the wrong parking lot, etc., and someone having nothing else to do, but vandalize your fuel system!!

 

[Pallman]

I appreciate all the comments, good or bad they all have merit. I've never had a vehicle since 1985 that didn't have a locking gas cap or door which is why I started the conversation.

 

[Neurobit]

Hey CHEERS,
Its not about losing fuel; its about potentially being a Statistic; being in the wrong parking lot, etc., and someone having nothing else to do, but vandalize your fuel system!!

There are easier ways to vandalize your vehicle, but ok.

 

[HeliPilot]

Wife's GC has the locking cap, total PIA during the winter. Freezes shut and won't pop open. I prefer the manual push in to release of the Ram vs. hitting a button on the dash that is incapable of breaking the ice seal.

 

[antwon412]

I did not know it didn’t lock either.

My wife had a new Honda Civic. If the car was locked the gas cap cover was locked. As long as you were driving it or had the key with you or inside the car it was unlocked. Used the same proximity sensor the doors did.

the civic also auto locked when you walked away. Was very handy.

 

[vdemarco]

I am confused, i just walked up to my 2020 rebel with NO key in my pocket. and the gas door is locked.
What am i missing here???

 

[FastBlackRam]

I am confused, i just walked up to my 2020 rebel with NO key in my pocket. and the gas door is locked.
What am i missing here???

Were you pressing the rearward side of the cover? Because our gas doors do not have a lock.

 

[vdemarco]

yes i was maybe that changed on the 2020

 

[Jeffjad]

I am confused, i just walked up to my 2020 rebel with NO key in my pocket. and the gas door is locked.
What am i missing here???

I have a 2020 and just tested the NO key theory and mine popped right open.....perhaps one too many beers last night? No locks on these fuel doors